As we move into 2023, DNVFRS will continue striving to maintain a place of leadership within the BC fire service. Collaborating with regional and provincial partners and remaining actively engaged with new initiatives and best practices remain core to our approach.

The reality is all of our accomplishments and achievements as a fire department are due to the dedication and commitment that every one of our members brings to work every day. Maintaining the highest service to our citizens requires prioritizing our number one resource, our people. Providing enhanced training, focusing on personal and professional resiliency through robust health and wellness programs, and having the right equipment in place, all contribute to the achievement of our mission. This holistic approach allows us to continue using our expertise and experience to serve our community to the best of our abilities.

Challenges and Opportunities

When looking to the future, we are paying close attention to the changes facing our community.

Traffic patterns and flow continue to influence our emergency response and using technology to try and stay on the leading edge of this will be key. In addition, with an aging population, we must continue to ensure that our delivery of pre-hospital medical care meets the needs of this important demographic.

At the same time, as climate change impacts our region through heat domes, flooding, winter storms, and wildfires, we will continue to increase our work around emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

Strategic Planning

Our Strategic Plan 2020-2025 consists of four key priorities that are long-term aspirations. Each priority identifies several strategic objectives that define what DNVFRS has been working towards to support our priorities, fulfill our mission and achieve our vision, and measure the actions we will take in the short term.

This is an evergreen document for us, meaning that it remains flexible and adaptable as situations and conditions continue to evolve.

In 2023, we will revisit our strategic directions and look toward the next steps for completing our goals, including priorities and timelines.